Chris Short

Operations, security, and training professional with extensive experience delivering safe, compliant, and high-trust services across military, government, and commercial environments, including critical infrastructure, high-profile venues, and regulated sites. Leads through calm authority, clear communication, and professionalism, recognised for developing individuals, coordinating teams, and maintaining high standards under pressure while balancing operational demands, client expectations, and legislative compliance. Brings strengths across operational planning, people management, canine security operations, HR administration, training delivery, risk awareness, stakeholder engagement, and working independently within sensitive environments requiring discretion, accuracy, and trust.

Now seeking to apply operational leadership, training experience, and regulated-environment expertise within a stable organisation where professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued.

Security Operations Officer at Multiple Client Sites (2025-09 – Present)

Delivering regulated security and canine operations across diverse commercial and high-risk environments, operating independently and as part of integrated teams to maintain safety, compliance, and professional standards while representing client interests on site.

• Delivered security and access-control operations across 1 client site, applying situational awareness, conflict management, and customer-facing professionalism to maintain safe and orderly environments.
• Conducted canine-led security operations, including general purpose, drug detection activities, completing multiple searches and patrols per shift and interpreting canine indications accurately to prevent incidents and support compliant site operations.
• Maintained full regulatory and licensing compliance, completing reports and handovers to required standards, sustaining 100% compliance and consistent client confidence across varied operational environments.

Retail Security Specialist at Kingdom Security (2026-07 – Present)

Delivering front-line retail security and customer service across commercial premises, operating independently to protect people, property, and assets while maintaining professional engagement with staff and customers.

• Conduct routine patrols, monitor surveillance systems, and control access points across multiple retail sites, reducing loss, incidents, and safety risks through consistent presence and vigilance.
• Working autonomously, applying situational awareness and judgement to respond to incidents and maintain a safe trading environment.
• Maintaining professional, approachable engagement with staff and customers, supporting 100% positive feedback and reinforcing client confidence in security provision.

Explosive Detection Dog Handler at GSS (2025-03 – Present)

Delivering specialist explosive detection canine operations across high-profile commercial and event environments, operating within tightly regulated settings to protect people, infrastructure, and business continuity while maintaining discretion, professionalism, and strict legislative compliance.

• Conducted explosive detection searches across 7 high-profile sites, including corporate headquarters and major event venues, completing continuous baggage, vehicle, and area searches per shift to support safe and uninterrupted site operations.
• Acted as a visible and effective deterrent within sensitive environments, applying professional presence, situational awareness, and client liaison skills to safeguard up to 2500 visitors and reinforce security assurance.
• Maintained a 100% safe-search record across 14 deployments, interpreting canine behaviour accurately and following compliant search and reporting procedures to meet legislative and client requirements.

Canine Services Manager at South Lincs Security (2024-07 – 2025-03)

Led and coordinated canine security operations across multiple client sites, managing people, compliance, and operational standards while balancing leadership responsibilities with front-line delivery in regulated security environments.

• Managed and deployed a team of 4 dog handlers across 1 site, assigning shifts, resolving availability conflicts, and maintaining full operational coverage, sustaining 100% rota fulfilment and service continuity.
• Recruited and onboarded new handlers by interviewing 7 candidates, verifying licences and qualifications, and implementing a structured onboarding process that captured 100% of required compliance information for new starters.
• Authored site-specific Standard Operating Procedures across 2 locations, embedding consistent working practices and quality controls that maintained 80% compliance with company standards while supporting safe, professional delivery.

Explosive Detection Dog Handler at RFA Security (2023-09 – 2024-06)

Delivered independent explosive detection canine operations across commercial and logistics environments, operating with a high degree of autonomy, discretion, and regulatory compliance while maintaining strong client-facing professionalism.

• Conducted autonomous explosive detection searches across vehicles, rooms, and external areas at 6 client sites, completing multiple searches per shift to deter and prevent security threats and support safe site operations.
• Interpreted canine behaviour and indications accurately during live search activity, applying legislative compliance and risk control procedures to maintain 100% safe-search outcomes and operational integrity.
• Liaised directly with high-profile clients, including global technology and logistics organisations, maintaining professional engagement and service standards that supported 100% client satisfaction and repeat tasking.

Passport Examiner at HMPO Peterborough (2022-01 – 2023-09)

Delivered regulated decision-making within a high-volume government environment, applying detailed policy knowledge, accuracy, and professional judgement to assess applications and support lawful passport issuance.

• Processed up to 80 passport applications per week, dependent on the level of complexity, applying photographic standards, document verification, and eligibility checks to maintain 100% accuracy and reduce rework or escalation rates.
• Produced clear and comprehensive case notes in line with Home Office policy, supporting auditability, consistency, and effective handover across multi-team workflows.
• Operated effectively within a high-throughput environment, balancing quality, pace, and regulatory compliance to support delivery service.

Security Officer at South Lincs Security (2021-12 – 2025-09)

Delivered front-line security and canine support across public events and commercial venues, operating independently and within teams to maintain safety, order, and professional standards in dynamic environments.

• Provided access control, crowd management, and incident response across 10 events and venues, managing challenging situations calmly and liaising with police and emergency services to maintain public safety.
• Operated as a drugs detection dog handler at 3 events, interpreting canine behaviour accurately to identify contraband, support event security plans, and reduce incident risk.
• Maintained consistent professional standards across multiple assignments, applying situational awareness, communication, and teamwork to protect people, venues, and assets.

Retail Security Specialist at Cordant Security/Total Security Solutions (2019-06 – 2022-01)

Delivered front-line retail security across commercial premises, operating independently to protect people, property, and assets while maintaining professional engagement with staff and customers.

• Conducted routine patrols, monitored surveillance systems, and controlled access points across 1 retail site, reducing loss, incidents, and safety risks through consistent presence and vigilance.
• Worked autonomously across 6 shifts per week, applying situational awareness and judgement to respond to incidents and maintain professional standards.